Trout vs venison: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: trout scores 59/100 and venison 61/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Trout
168 kcal per 100 g. 1 fillet: 71 g
Venison
158 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even168 vs 158 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinVenison24 vs 30 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumTrout450 vs 335 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even1.7 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Trout, 100 g | Venison, 100 g | Trout, 71 g | Venison, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 158 kcal | 119 kcal | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 30 g | 17 g | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g | 3.2 g | 5.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 1.3 g | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 0 mg | 2.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 µg | 0 µg | 71 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 335 mg | 320 mg | 285 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 4.5 mg | 0.3 mg | 3.8 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 7 mg | 21 mg | 6 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 24 mg | 21 mg | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 54 mg | 43 mg | 46 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.